Rheumatology and Immunology — MCQs

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Q551Medium

A 55-year-old man presented with pain and swelling of his right great toe. The pain has been present for approximately 2 days and is worsening. He had a similar episode 4 years ago, but has been symptom-free since then. He denied trauma, fever, chills, or sweats and has been afebrile. On physical examination, his right great toe is swollen at the metatarsophalangeal joint with decreased range of motion. X-ray films are unrevealing and there was no other joint involvement. A joint aspiration is performed. Which of the following types of crystals in the joint aspirate would confirm the likely diagnosis?

Q552Easy

A 50-year-old female with rheumatoid arthritis is being considered for infliximab therapy. Which of the following tests should be performed before beginning treatment?

Q553Easy

Involvement of the joints of the hand is relatively uncommon in which of the following arthritides?

Q554Medium

A 65-year-old lady underwent mastectomy for carcinoma of the breast. Later, she developed frontal headache, pain in the temple region, and around the eye. Her ESR is 55 mm/hour. What is the most probable diagnosis?

Q555Easy

A patient diagnosed with gout should be advised to avoid which of the following food products in their diet?

Q556Easy

All of the following statements about primary gouty arthritis are true, EXCEPT?

Q557Medium

What is the most common manifestation of arterial thrombosis in antiphospholipid antibody syndrome?

Q558Easy

Erosive arthritis is seen in all, except?

Q559Medium

A 71-year-old woman presents with a 3-month history of headaches, fatigue, and weight loss. The headaches are new and not severe. She also experiences jaw claudication. Two days prior, she experienced transient partial vision loss in her left eye, with no other neurological symptoms. Examination reveals a supple neck, normal fundi, and a normal neurological exam. Prednisone 60 mg/day was initiated, and a biopsy was performed to confirm the diagnosis. Which of the following is the most likely finding on the biopsy to confirm the diagnosis?

Q560Medium

A 50-year-old man presents with a month of muscle pain and fever, noting darker colored urine for the past two weeks. Physical examination reveals palpable purpuric skin lesions. Urinalysis shows hematuria and proteinuria. Serum laboratory findings include mixed cryoglobulinemia with a polyclonal increase in IgG, and a high titer of antimyeloperoxidase (MPO-ANCA), also known as P-ANCA. A skin biopsy is performed. What pathologic finding is most likely to be observed in this biopsy?

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